Check out the Philippines' version of Mardi Gras - they have four of them - get ready for mayhem at the Ati-Atihan Festival or gaze in wonder at the spectacle of the Flores de Mayo.

The Philippines' grandest fiesta. Anyone who wants proof need only watch the 3,000 plus dancers, musicians, and acrobats that compete in Aliwan Fiesta every year. Performing through a four-kilometer stretch along Roxas Boulevard, from Quirino Grandstand to the CCP Complex, massive contingents of streetdancers are accompanied by gigantic floats atop of which ride flawless muses ÇƒÏ all depicting the most popular festivals throughout the archipelago..

It is not for their lack of sense of history that the modern Dabawenyo of today remembers their city more for its economic strides than its past. Dabawenyos feel proud about the rich customs and traditions of the early settlers and tribal natives of the late 1800s or the early 1900s. But if a short time frame limits their sense of history, this is because the true Dabawenyo identity is young, a modern mix of early Christian pioneers from Luzon and the Visayas, and the tribal natives.

One of the most important historical events etched in the annals in the Philippine history is the famous Blood Compact between Datu Sikatuna, a local native chieftain, and Captain Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the intrepid Spanish explorer and colonizer. It was the first international treaty of friendship and comity between the Filipinos and Spaniards.

Celebrating athe world's longest barbecue.

The home of Philippine festivals dedicated to serve the Filipino and foreign travelers who want to know about the Philippine festivals.

Himig ng Bayan brings Filipino musical creativity to the fore with a four-day extravaganza that celebrates everything that is music. Recitals give guitarists, pianists and songwriters the platform to make their voice heard, showcasing original talent from all over the country. Himig ng Bayan aims to create a music capital in Dumaguete, bringing Filipinos a summer festival to celebrate budding and established local talent. Be part of the beginning of a new legacy on May 2009.

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta is the oldest traditional craft event in Asia, and the largest sailing event in the Philippines. The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation currently organizes the activities, with leading support from the Iloilo City and Provincial Governments and the Department of Tourism, along with private sector donations. Activities have been expanded to spread over a week.

Madayaw! A warm and friendly greeting derived from the Dabawenyo word √·∆Ì¿ÙDayaw√·∆Ì¿Ú that means good. It is also used to describe any thing that is valuable, superior or beautiful. Such is √·∆Ì¿Ù Kadayawan√·∆Ì¿Ú, a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and the serenity of living.

The Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival - one of the Philippine's most colorful festivals & tourist attractions held every May 15 in Lucban, Quezon.

One of the Philippine's most colorful festivals & tourist attractions held every May 15 in Lucban, Quezon.

Dipolog City's premier festival. The term √·∆Ì¿ÙPagsalabuk√·∆Ì¿Ú is of ethnic origin that means √·∆Ì¿Ùgathering√·∆Ì¿Ú that came from the early tribal settlers called the Subanos or river people who were part of the second wave of Malay migrations to the Philippines.

The official website of the Baguio Flower Festival. The sun is up, the city's main streets are clogged, tens of thousands of people - tourists and local residents alike - flocking to the City of Pines to be part of the country's most colorful festival.

Travel around the Philippines! Your guide to Philippine festivals and fiestas around the islands. Spreading toursim through photography. This site is owned and operated by photo.net.ph.

This site is dedicated to the Pintados Festival of Tacloban City and shall serve as your guide to the Pintados Festival. We shall be updating the site with photos, news, videos and more about the Pintados Festival. Owned and operated by photo.net.ph.

A festival for peace and progress. A fiesta to honor Cebu's Patron. Senor Sto Nino. To those who do not know our history, it is a mardi gras. But zealots insist, it is worship! The dance is a native artform in the belief of the efficiency of dance as a means of communicating with the deities - Cebu City.

Sinulog is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image of the Santo Ni?¨±o. The dance moves two steps forward and one step backward to the sound of the drums. This resembles the current (Sulog) of what was then known as Cebu's Pahina River. Thus, in Cebuano, they say it's Sinulog.

The Ati-Atihan, held every January in the town of Kalibo in the province of Aklan on the island of Panay, is the wildest among Philippine fiestas. A short profile by Reuben Domingo of the Philippine History Group of Los Angeles.

Tugbong (t¿ˆgb√Ùng) is a Pandan-karay-a word meaning, to go to town. During town fiestas, almost everybody goes √®tugbong√?√π to be part of or to witness the annual celebration of thanksgiving and merrymaking. Tugbong Festival is a Pandananon way of coming together to showcase the best of its cultural heritage in all aspects of life from the height, length and breadth of its geographic location. Tugbong Festival is a means of promoting Pandan√≠s best. √®Tugbong√?√π for a noble cause - a sustainable development of Pandan, with the aspiration that although there is diversity, Pandananons will have unity - Pandan, Antique.

The 1st World Pyro Olympics is scheduled to take place from the 26th until the 30th of December 2005 at The Esplanade, Pasay City in the Philippines. The World Pyro Olympics will be the first of what will be an annual international competition amongst the most prestigious fireworks companies in the world. Ten participating countries will be showcasing the best of classical fireworks displays. The event will be an arena for fun and festive entertainment! Musical performances, bazaars, floats, clowns and street performers are among the planned activities for the World Pyro Olympics.

Following the success of the 1st World Pyro Olympics, we will once again witness nine of the best pyrotechnics teams in the world compete for Pyro Olympics Championship! Dates are set for January 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13, 2007. There will be two fireworks displays daily by competing countries, while on the final eve of the event, the sky will be illuminated by the La Mancha Fellowship of Fire- a joint fireworks display from the nine countries and the organizer, La Mancha Pyro Productions. The World Pyro Olympics has become a much-anticipated event by fireworks enthusiasts around the world. Indeed, it is one of the largest and most prestigious competitions in the industry. Aside from the dazzling fireworks, there will be musical and cultural performances, magicians, street entertainers, and many more - The Esplanade, Pasay City.